Sales Associate - Customer Service Representative

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Sales Associate - Customer Service Representative

1075 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, PA, USA

15.00 per hour Raise is + $2 an hour after completion of certifications

Base + Commission

Full Time

Employee Discount, Flexible hours, Bonus, Medical Benefits

Welcome to the wonderful world of batteries! In our ever-evolving need of mobile power, the battery industry is here to stay. We are actively searching for the ideal person to join our Customer Service Team. Whether full-time or part-time, this Retail Sales Associate position is the dream job for an outgoing, people-person, and forward-thinking individual. If that sounds like you, apply today at our Carlisle, PA location! This customer service-oriented position will have a starting pay of $15 per hour and increased to $17 per hour when Certifications are complete, plus additional bonuses based on sales.

An additional raise is available after training and completion of certifications.

Benefits: Not only do we offer flexible work schedules, but we also offer a variety of benefits.

Flexible Schedule: We have a great flexible schedule within the hours of Monday-Friday from 8am-7pm, Saturday 9am-7pm and Sundays from 10am-5pm. Whether you are seeking part-time or full-time, we have the right hours for you, to accommodate school schedules, family, or other activities that are important to you.

General Retail Sales Function

Provide customers total solutions to their battery, bulb, and services problems while doing so in a courteous, professional and helpful manner.

Essential Retail Sales Responsibilities

Customer Service / Sales

Greet customers, determine needs and answer questions

Suggest sell add-on items, participate in retail store and commercial sales activities in order to achieve sales and profit goals

Ask questions to identify potential commercial customers

Operate computer/cash register to complete sales transactions with accuracy

Answer phones, ensuring messages are relayed

Watch for loss prevention issues and advise management of any unusual activities

Demonstrate a customer-first mentality

Technical

Install batteries, perform tests and tech work

Able to rebuild cordless drill batteries and other battery packs as needed

Repair cell phones, tablets, light fixtures and other devices as needed

Replace screens, batteries and other components on smartphones and tablets

Cut keys and reprogram key fob remotes

Merchandising / Inventory

Assist in all store operations responsibilities as assigned by Store Manager or Assistant Manager

Rotate and stock inventory

Load, unload, and deliver or arrange delivery of product to customers or via third party delivery companies

Organize daily recovery of displays to achieve full store appearance

Maintain retail shelf label pricing

Build displays; setting up & taking down shelves and fixtures

Prepare store for daily opening and closing including counting and reconciling register drawers

Maintain physical facility safety and appearance including mowing lawn, removing snow, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors. Maintain restroom cleanliness

Follow all safety rules and regulations; wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications as a Retail Sales Associate

HS diploma/equivalent and 6 months prior work experience preferred or equivalent combination of

Must have technical aptitude and have the ability to work small parts and tools

Ability to make minor decisions and use some judgment within standardized procedures

Good listening and verbal communication skills with a customer focus; general knowledge of customer service policies/procedures

Must possess and use organizational and analytical problem solving skills

Ability to calculate simple math, percentages, ratios and algebraic expressions and read gauges

Valid driver's license and clean driving record preferred.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The physical demands required to perform the essential responsibilities of this position are as follows. Reasonable accommodations, if necessary and/or as required by law, will be made available.

This position requires the employee to regularly stand, walk and use hands to handle or touch; frequently talk, hear and lift up to 50 pounds; and occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach above shoulders, and lift more than 50 pounds.

The position requires the employee to regularly use electrical cables, simple hand tools, a magnifying glass, spot welders, automotive and electronic testing equipment, as well as regular use of a phone, fax, computer, and printer/copier.

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee will occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions and the risk of electrical shock.

The level of noise in the working environment is moderate.

Protective clothing and/or equipment used in this position includes goggles, gloves, and steel-toed shoes.

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement

It is the policy of Batteries Plus to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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